The Sweetest Thing
Carter Lyrics


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In the stillness of the dawn
Our love is dead and gone
The sunrise warms my heart
With memories of you
It's the sweetest thing--remembering

There's a picture in the hall
That I'm leaving on the wall
'Cause there's a look in your eyes
That always made me fall apart
It's the sweetest thing--remembering
When I close my eyes to cry
I can't help but feel a smile
'Cause I think of you and I forget
It hurt to say goodbye

But after all we've been through
It's amazing to me
The sweetest thing's remembering
Oh the sweetest thing--remembering

We wanted love to last forever
And the good lord knows we tried
But when the rain came pouring down
There was no place left to hide

But after all we've been through
It's amazing to me
The sweetest thing's remembering
Oh the sweetest thing--remembering





It's the sweetest thing--remembering

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Carter's song, "The Sweetest Thing," are about the bittersweet memories of a past love. The singer reminisces about a love that is "dead and gone" and takes comfort in remembering the sweet moments they shared. The song begins with the singer noticing the warmth of the sunrise but acknowledging that their love is over.


The singer then talks about leaving a picture of their love on the wall because looking at it always made them "fall apart." Even in the midst of sadness and tears, the memories of their love bring a smile to the singer's face. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the sweetest thing is remembering the love they shared, even though it didn't last.


The bridge of the song acknowledges that the couple tried to make their love last forever but were unable to weather the storm of the rain. Despite this, the sweetest thing for the singer is still remembering. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of these sweet memories.


Overall, "The Sweetest Thing" is a reflection on a past love that didn't work out but still holds a special place in the singer's heart.


Line by Line Meaning

In the stillness of the dawn
During the peaceful mornings, our love has ended and vanished


Our love is dead and gone
Our relationship is over and has ended


The sunrise warms my heart
The morning sky brings back memories that once gave warmth to my heart


With memories of you
Thoughts of you linger in my memories


It's the sweetest thing--remembering
Remembering the sweet moments we had together is the most comforting


There's a picture in the hall
A photo of us is hung on the wall


That I'm leaving on the wall
I'm not taking the picture down, it remains on the wall


'Cause there's a look in your eyes
Your eyes always had this particular look


That always made me fall apart
That look had the power to break me into pieces


When I close my eyes to cry
Whenever I'm sad and tears flow, and I close my eyes


I can't help but feel a smile
Thinking about the happy moments with you makes me smile


'Cause I think of you and I forget
When I think of you, I forget my sadness


It hurt to say goodbye
Parting ways was painful


But after all we've been through
Despite our challenges and struggles


It's amazing to me
I find it surprising


The sweetest thing's remembering
Remembering good memories is the best thing


We wanted love to last forever
We desired a long-lasting love


And the good lord knows we tried
We did our best to make it work


But when the rain came pouring down
When troubles, hardships, and difficulties arose


There was no place left to hide
We couldn't escape from the problems that arose


It's the sweetest thing--remembering
Remembering the good times is the most comforting


Oh the sweetest thing--remembering
Thinking back on our memories is the best thing




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PETER GORDENO, PETER SMITH

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